Venus and Adonis (Annotated)

by William Shakespeare

Overview

Venus and Adonis is a piece of poetry by William Shakespeare, written in 1592–1593, with a plot based on passages from Ovid's Metamorphoses. It is a complex, kaleidoscopic work, using constantly shifting tone and perspective to present contrasting views of the nature of love.

This edition has been formatted for your NOOK, with an active table of contents. This version is also annotated, with additional information about the poem and William Shakespeare, such as an overview, publication, story, historical background, literary adaptations, adaptations, biographical and bibliographical information.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150787032
Publisher:	Bronson Tweed Publishing
Publication date:	11/04/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	223 KB

About the Author

William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and author, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, of which the authorship of some is uncertain. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom